i guess that much...
why they say got new thin TV then? trick ppl go is it?
I guess malaysia will never see anything above x1 series....

really yummy new models. wonder how would this big screen size pana model compare with sammy new 58'' plasma

but no V series


any idea whats the difference between S and G series?

This post has been edited by DigitalKL: Mar 26 2009, 08:28 PM

Don't know about you guys, for me this 2009 design seems to be nicer.

yah...where is the V series...this really suck big time!

Anyone thinks its worth it buying a Bose 321 Home Theatre System?

Is Bose good? Or is it just hype?

the 8mm model (8.8mm actually) is at display, on the concourse level at the old wing...the roadshow outside the old wing showcase normal panny TVs only...its being showcased as a prototype model...tho the sales person claim its available in Japan liao...but dunno whether they will bring to M'sia market cos they estimate the price to be in the region of RM80K or so...

2009 series has got about 23 models...only 2-3 models were at the display, that's what i meant...one 50in & 42 in HD ready model, then 2-3 LCD tv models...sorry, i was only looking forward to the full HD PY850 replacement, so the rest didn interest me...

it seems V series is the replacement model for the PY850...on panny m'sia website, it says coming soon...along with the Z & G series...but i think its definitely worth the wait..

i heard from the sales person of panasonic, the currently available new models, (HD ready models) are made in S'pore..and they came off S'pore...but full HD models maybe coming from Japan...that's why the launch is longer..but that being said, even in the US, they are expecting the release to be in June or July (summer)...so guys, pls be patient.

btw, PY850 & all current HDTVs by panny no longer released already...unless its old stock kept by distributors...

pricing on the new full HD models is also available on the net liao...the 50in V series shud be in the region of RM13k-RM15k...similar to the current PY850 models...fair i guess...with all added features...

Panasonic knows their main revenue is from the HD Ready models as it is the only ones with reasonable pricing. I don't think they will be concentrating on their Full HD models. Even the PY850, I bet only a handful few were sold in Malaysia.

Nowadays, plasma manufacturers know, its volume as opposed to quality that will make them survive. They all can see how Pioneer went "bust". At the end of the day, they realise, they are running a business.

Panasonic I bet realise that Malaysians are far more concerned about pricing as opposed to pixels and quality.

All this 8.8mm and 150 inch plasma all don't even bother, people are not interested in spending that amount of money.

which panny website? not the local panasonic website i dont see any V series - only x, s, and g
and rm13 to rm15k - is this a USD price converted to RM (again did you see this at local panasonic site?)

Today I got back from the Panasonic roadshow. The 8.8mm plasma was incredible. Its super slim, the color and black level is awesome and the viewing angle is very good. But if it release in Malaysia at RM80K, it will be too pricey for alot of people.

The new X model, has double the contrast againts the PV80 series. From 15,000 to 30,000. The new model seems to be brighter as well, I thought I was looking at the LCD model sometimes.....

But the new x model, I'm not that fond of their color, its seems washed out. Hopefully if calibrated it will not look like that.

I'm Waiting for their full HD model to release....

This post has been edited by HeavenNirvana: Mar 26 2009, 11:57 PM

Sigh still no 42" at 1366x768. They only have 50" at the resolution. They have full hd for 42"! Why cant the phucking make 42" at 1366x768 !! GRRRR R!!!!!

Samsung and LG - wannna release one?

cannot wait liau.

HTPC is now using my 20" LCD at the living room and my regular PC is on my 17" Samsung CRT.

Me think me gonna get maself the cheapest branded 32" LCD and wait for a 1366x768 42" Plasma to be released by either Panny, Sammy or LG

hehe improvement on the Model X vs model V 42" and 50"



summary:

Models XXX has better contrast ratio (native and dynamic), higher blacker level, more energy efficient, can play MPEG and AVC HD digital files, better PC resolution support. So those who have old Model V will have hard time selling them once the models XXX are here

X model:

Applicable pc signals - VGA< WVGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 60Hz
Contrast ratio (in dark surroundings) - Native: 30,000:1; Dynamic: 2,000,000:1 (same as the current Y full HD models)
Shades of gradation - 5,120 (same as the current Y full HD models)
X.v. colour - yes (dunno what the heck this is)
Power consumption - 285watt
Viera image viewer - Y (AVCHD/MPEG2/JPEG playback)
600hz sub-field drive - Yes
Moving picture resolution - 720 lines
Picture mode - Dynamic/Normal/Cinema/Game
Sound mode - Music/Speech
Multi window PIP - YEs
Panasonic Auto (aspect ratio control) - Yes
Power save mode - Yes


V models:

Applicable pc signals - SVGA (XGA compressed)
Contrast ratio (in dark surroundings) - Native: 15,000:1; Dynamic: 1,000,000:1
Shades of gradation - 4,096
X.v. colour - NA (dunno what the heck this is)
600hz sub-field drive - No
Moving picture resolution - NA
Picture mode - Dynamic/Standard/Cinema/Auto
Sound mode - Music/News/Cinema
[B]Multi window PIP - NA
Panasonic Auto (aspect ratio control) [/B]- NA
Power save mode - NA
Power consumption - 335watt
Viera image viewer - NA

I think you will probably be waiting for some time. No one makes plasma at 42in with 1366X768. There are only a handful of PDP manufacturers at the moment. The screen size is based on yields and margins. They cannot make a 42in 1366X768 plasma display with good yields thats why at that size it is either 1024X768 or 1920X1080. If the 1366X768 is what u need , then i suggest u either get a 50in plasma or a LCD that has that resolution.

the price is my own estimation, cos in US, the RSP is around RM12K after conversion to RM...and previously, the PY850 listed at RM13,999 or something like that, so i feel, the PY850 replacement, which is the V series, shud also be priced similarly...

check out this -> http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/919269/+940

In an economic downturn, it would be fun to see who will buy a RM13K TV. Gone are those days where people will spend RM10K on a TV. Its like now, nobody buy RM10K notebooks. But once upon a time, people used to buy RM10K notebooks. A few manufacturers come out with RM8K notebooks but nobody buys cause everybody knows, you can get a good notebook for RM2K to RM3K

Other than a few TV and HD Enthusiast, the mass buyers will never spend more than RM5K or RM6K. And panasonic Malaysia should know, only with mass buying can you have economies of scale and margin.

It would be a joke to try to sell a RM13K TV in the current economic climate. Even BMW and Mercedes are seeing really slow sales!

something i dont get it...

the TH-P42X10K with only 1024x768, support pc signal wxga 1366x768.



can someone enlighten me?

Here is a comparison between 50" Full HD plasma from LG vs Panasonic

50" LG PG70R (available now @ RM8000)
Superior Full HD
• Certified by THX for perfect theater experience
• 1M : 1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio
• Dual XD Engine
• ISF mode for enhanced expert calibration.
• Designated Full HD game mode.
• HDMI 1.3 Deep Color
• Non reflection black matrix structure
Single Layer design
• Single Layer design for seamless look
• Slimmer bezel with invisible flat speaker
• Slimmest Depth(79mm)
Easy & Convenient
• 3 HDMI with simplink & USB2.0
• Swivel Stand

Panasonic 50" V series
NeoPDP technology Yes
Screen size 50-inch
Resolution 1,920 x 1,080
Native contrast 40,000:1 (Infinite Black technology)
Dynamic contrast 2,000,000:1
Color gradation (steps) 6,144
Motion resolution 1,080 lines
Sub-field drive 600Hz
No. of HDMI inputs 4
AVCHD/MPEG-2 playback Yes - SD card only
Deep Color Yes
x.v.Color Yes
THX certified display Yes
Price and availability To be announced (TBA)

the reason why i want a 1366x768 42" plasma not a 1024x768 one

hihi, new comer here....
looking for a nice LCD TV for nwe house but been asked to shift to plasma........
wondering..........

I dont think this is correct....please check nicely